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Obituary: Barbara Van (Halverson) Jareo, 83, of Mears

September 29, 2026

Barbara Van (Halverson) Jareo, 83, of Mears, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Barbara “Barb” Van (Halverson) Jareo was a warm, loving, and generous woman whose life was centered around her family, her community, and helping others. She had a giving heart, a creative spirit, and an energy that kept her always on the go. Barb was born on November…

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Obituary: Rose Risch, 101, of Mears

September 29, 2026

Rose Risch, 101, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 25, 2026. Rose was born April 29, 1925. She lived a long and beautiful life filled with family, faith, and the simple things she loved most. She spent many years living on a farm before eventually making her home in Mears where she continued to live independently on…

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Obituary: George Adolph Jensen, 76, of Hart

September 24, 2026

2George Adolph Jensen passed away at the age of 76 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Medilodge of Ludington. George was born on January 30,1950 to Mary Jane Coulier of Hart and William Wagger of Pennsylvania. George was later adopted by Orval Jensen. George lived most of his adult life in Minnesota but returned to Michigan in 2021. George is…

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Obituary: James Anthony Green, 85, of Shelby, formerly of Walkerville

September 24, 2026

James “Jim” Anthony Green passed away at the age of 85 on Friday, September 18, 2026, after years of declining health. He was surrounded by family, including his wife, Lora, and his three children. At the time of his death, the couple resided in the Village of Shelby, where Lora will continue to live. Jim was born in Muskegon on…

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Obituary: Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, of Hart

September 22, 2026

Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, Ind., on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart. She was the sixth of nine children. Donna was born and raised in Hart where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hart High School. She was an…

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